1984 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 306 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Peugeot 306 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2001 Peugeot 306 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2001 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 306 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |